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“A choreographed display of 30 rocket jets will project vertical columns of water between 25m and 50m from discreet sockets within a floating pontoon to create a dramatic and powerful display,” a planning statement said.

Fresh images of the Great Exhibition of the North's stunning River Tyne water sculpture have been made public (Image: Newcastle City Council)

It adds: “The pontoon will be built and moored from the jetty at HMS Calliope using a modular pontoon system.

“The jets will then be installed and when initial testing is complete the pontoon will be moved into position and anchored.